Mayer vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Fredrick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Fredrick mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Mayer and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.